Mastering the audit of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001

Summary:

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 the certification process according to ISO 17011.Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

Who should attend?

Internal auditors

Auditors wanting to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits

Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations

Review exercises to assist the exam preparation

Practice test similar to the certification exam

Examination and Certification:

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security

Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an 27001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)

Duration: 3 hours

For more information about the exam, refer to the section on PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam

After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor, PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor or PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience. Those credentials are available for internal and external auditors

A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential

For more information about PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, refer to the section on ISO/IEC 27001 certifications

General Information:

Certification fees are included in the exam price

A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants

A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants

In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions